Publications by authors named "Rafael Garcia-March"
Mar Environ Res
June 2021
Article Synopsis
- The pen shell, Pinna nobilis L., is facing critical endangerment due to a harmful parasite, which directly affects its population.
- This study uses stable isotopes, specifically δC and δN, to assess the nutritional status of both captive and wild pen shells, comparing their diets and nutrient assimilation.
- Results show that captive pen shells are experiencing significant nutritional stress, heavily relying on their own body reserves, while field specimens primarily obtain nutrition from zooplankton.
